Friday’s removal of the Confederate flag from in front of the South Carolina statehouse wasn’t just cheered by the thousands of people gathered outside the building, many of whom chanted “U-S-A” as the flag was lowered. Actors, writers, directors, musicians and media personalities also took to social media to praise the fact that the controversial banner was being taken down. Among those weighing in: Kerry Washington and two of her co-stars4. When the flag was lowered, Washington tweeted simply “History.” She also endorsed Pierce’s tweet, which said, “The structure of racism still hasn’t come down.”
